- Company Name
- Truist
- Job Title
- Physical Security Director
- Job Description
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**Job title:** Physical Security Director
**Role Summary:**
Leads and oversees an enterprise‑wide physical security program, ensuring the safety of all personnel, visitors, and assets across all facilities. Shapes strategy, policies, and technologies to prevent crime, manage incidents, and meet regulatory and risk management requirements. Guides a multidisciplinary security team, fosters cross‑functional collaboration, and drives continuous improvement through risk assessments, audits, and technology innovation.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver a secure environment in line with corporate risk, compliance, and business objectives.
- Maintain operational readiness and incident response capability.
- Demonstrate strategic vision, leadership, and decision‑making under budget and resource constraints.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Design, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and technologies (access control, surveillance, intrusion detection, visitor management).
- Lead long‑range security planning, resource allocation, and personnel development.
- Direct incident playbook execution, crisis response, and post‑incident risk reviews.
- Conduct risk assessments, penetration tests, and scenario‑based drills; produce actionable mitigation plans.
- Manage a team of security professionals; mentor and develop talent.
- Partner with internal departments and external vendors to integrate security solutions and share best practices.
- Serve as subject‑matter expert for audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee modernization initiatives, technology selection, and integration.
- Report security performance, risk metrics, and remediation status to senior leadership.
**Required Skills:**
- Strategic planning and leadership in physical security operations.
- Expertise in security systems architecture, risk assessment, and incident response.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Budgeting, resource management, and project oversight experience.
- Knowledge of industry standards (ISPS, ISO 27001, NFPA 101, etc.) and regulatory requirements.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, or related discipline.
- Valid security or risk‑management certifications (e.g., Certified Protection Officer (CPO), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Security Professional (CSP), CISSP, or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum of 10–12 years progressive experience in physical security or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.